US Bridges

N Spencer RD over Trib. to Sand Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.0N of Walton · Structure no. 000400823005580

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Spencer RD over Trib. to Sand Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Spencer RD over Trib. to Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Spencer RD
CrossesTrib. to Sand Creek
Location3.0W 1.0N of Walton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12972, -97.31722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Spencer RD over Trib. to Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Spencer RD over Trib. to Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N Spencer RD over Trib. to Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Spencer RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N Spencer RD over Trib. to Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.